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Yamini was an iconic maestro of Indian classical dance

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August 04, 2024

YAMINI Krishnamurthy, an influential force in India's dance world and an Asthana Vidhwan (Resident Artist) at the 2,000-year-old Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams passed away in Delhi on Saturday. She was 84.

- Geetha Chandran

Yamini was an iconic maestro of Indian classical dance

She was suffering from age-related issues and was in the Apollo ICU for the last seven months, where the end came.

In the post-Independence era, she stood out as a true icon of Indian classical dance. She introduced Bharatanatyam to northern India, taking Delhi by storm with her performances.

Yamini was not just a master of Bharatanatyam; she also excelled in Kuchipudi and Odissi, bringing a unique versatility to her stage presence. It is a huge loss to have lost her today.

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